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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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